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‘Pukka’ new Arla dairy will not help supermarket milk margins, analyst predicts

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:10:02 +0100

Arla announced on Wednesday that it had broken ground on its new 1bn-litre UK ‘super dairy’ near Aylesbury, but one analyst believes that the extra capacity will not help supermarket milk margins.

Processor hits back as Russia stokes Ukrainian cheese war

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:53:27 +0100

Russia announced on Tuesday that it had banned cheese imports from Ukraine’s three largest cheese producers due to the presence of vegetable oils, but one processor has hit back at the ban, while reports suggest the move could reflect higher political stakes.

Muller deal for Robert Wiseman ‘unconditional’

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:08:39 +0100

Müller's £280m takeover of UK dairy processor Robert Wiseman Dairies was declared “unconditional” on Wednesday, as the German dairy operator secured 93.9% of the Scottish firm's shares.

From dishwasher to dairy innovator - the road to enzyme and culture development

Jane.BYRNE@wrbm.com (Jane BYRNE) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:17:44 +0100

In the second installment of the new FoodNavigator series - Monthly Career Insider - where we we profile leading industry lights, asking them how they got to where they are and their key insights into the sector we talk to the VP of dairy innovation at Chr. Hansen.

Automation necessary to meet 'critical' food safety requirements: Tetra Pak

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:20:24 +0100

Tetra Pak has told DairyReporter.com that it believes plant automation systems are necessary to meet critical food safety requirements worldwide, and reduce the risk of human error.

Nestlé defends Nesquik website as CFC demands ASA action on ‘cynical’ child marketing

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:57:53 +0100

Nestlé has leapt to the defence of its Nesquik milk-based drinks brand, after the Children’s Food Campaign (CFC) lodged a ‘super complaint’ with the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), complaining that well-known beverage and food brands were targeting children with 'cynical junk food marketing' practices online.

Valio hit by Swedish milk imports but brands show strength

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:49:59 +0100

Finnish dairy processor Valio has revealed that Swedish milk imports hit the profitability of its 'basic milks unit' in 2011, but the firm has hailed the success of recent additions to its branded product portfolio, which include 'digestion yogurt', soft quark and fermented milks.

EDA secretary general says dairy saturated fats conference can challenge perceptions

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:42:23 +0100

A conference held today in Brussels will examine the issue of saturated fat in dairy products, where scientists and legislators will discuss how public health policies fit with the latest science, and EDA president Dr Joop Kleibeuker told DairyReporter.com the event would challenge negative perceptions of saturated fat in dairy products.

Star roles for consumers and 'innovation' in new Arla research script

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:29:13 +0100

Dairy processing giant Arla has revealed to DairyReporter.com that it has overhauled its research strategy for 2012, to prioritise product innovation and tailor its portfolio to specific world markets.

New pasteurised fresh cheese possibility excites Premium Ingredients

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:58:27 +0100

Spanish-based ingredients specialist Premium Ingredients is set to launch a new range of ingredients at Gulfood 2012 in Dubai, one of which is a novel concept that allows for the production of pasteurised fresh cheese without whey separation.

Alfa Laval says fourth quarter dip can’t spoil successful 2011

Rory.HARRINGTON@wrbm.com (Rory HARRINGTON) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:05:28 +0100

Alfa Laval hailed 2011 as “successful” as orders and operating income grew year-on-year but the company noted slowing in demand in the final quarter.

Yoghurt and smoothie makers target of LycoRed colour line

Jane.BYRNE@wrbm.com (Jane BYRNE) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:27:33 +0100

Dairy manufacturers are the target of a new colour range from Israeli supplier LycoRed with red, yellow and orange shades derived from lycopene and natural beta-carotene that promise stability even in fortified yoghurt drinks.

Tate & Lyle: Monk fruit sweetener attracting most interest in dairy and beverages

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:09:56 +0100

Dairy and beverages are proving the most popular application areas for monk fruit sweetener Purefruit, says Tate & Lyle.

Blue chips beat dairy blues with A-brands and innovation: Rabobank

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:08:08 +0100

Leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) firms active in dairy have been particularly successful in increasing margins since 2006, despite rising commodity costs and a hostile economic environment, according to a new report from Rabobank.

New probiotic strains will win health claims (but not for 10-15 years): Prof

Shane.STARLING@wrbm.com (Shane STARLING) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:54:12 +0100

Advances in genomics and understanding the human gut microbiota will lead to the discovery of probiotic bacterial strains that will deliver biomarker-measured health benefits – but it may take 10-15 years, according to a leading researcher.

Japanese dairy firms address consumer radiation concerns

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:11:34 +0100

Top Japanese dairy companies have announced that they are set to begin screening products for radiation at around 180 factories, in response to growing consumer concerns about radioactivity levels in food.

Glee for ghee butter fans as Indian researchers develop low cholesterol variety

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:46:18 +0100

The Indian National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) has developed a low-cholesterol ghee butter that is claimed to have 80-85% less cholesterol compared to normal desi ghee made from cow or buffalo milk cream, according to UK paper The Mail.

FrieslandCampina seizes Balkan takeover opportunity under route 2020 'spearhead'

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:15:27 +0100

Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has signed a memorandum of understanding with a UK-based venture capital firm to acquire Serbian dairy producers Imlek and Mlekara Subotica, and sees great potential to grow sales in the region.

Tight supermarket milk margins set Dairy Crest stock ‘in doldrums’, analysts

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:49:08 +0100

Dairy Crest has issued a mixed trading update for the first nine months of its fiscal year, with persistent tight margins in its dairies business sector offset by strong performance across its branded portfolio.

Packaging material factory opening will boost milk carton output – Tetra Pak

Mark.ASTLEY@wrbm.com (Mark ASTLEY) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:41:55 +0100

Global packaging supplier Tetra Pak hopes to boost its output capacity of material used for chilled beverages cartons such as milk by around half a billion packages through its latest factory opening.